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back gammon player

idiom
Meaning

A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.


Origin

disputed origin

Probably derived from a pun on backgammon, with backside and gammon (“the lower or hind part of a side of bacon”) in the context of anal sex.

Examples
SIMPLE

He is a back gammon player.

CONTEXTUAL

The man was open about being a back gammon player in his personal life.

COMPLEX

The author explores the life of a back gammon player navigating the social norms of the era.

Anchors to
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    all the way to Egery and back

    The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

  2. 02

    back down

    To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.

  3. 03

    back forty

    The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.

  4. 04

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  5. 05

    back into

    To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.

  6. 06

    back of one's hand

    A display of disrespect or scorn.

  7. 07

    back off

    To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.

  8. 08

    back office

    The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.

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